Forum on Adequate Housing in Latin America and the Caribbean

Bogotá, Colombia. September 25-28, 2012
In this regional event, participants from civil organizations, NGOs, government representatives, the private sector and academia will come together to seek solutions for the most prominent housing issues in the region. The event includes participation and support of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT), the International Federation of Red Cross and Crescent Societies (IFRC) and others.

For more information, visit http://foroviviendaadecuada.org/ [1], or contact forum@foroviviendaadecuada.org [2].

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World Habitat Day
Global. October 1, 2012.
World Habitat Day raises awareness of the fact that adequate shelter is sorely lacking for so many around the world, and motivates us to take action in response. Recognition of World Habitat Day begins on the first Monday of October. On this day, Habitat for Humanity supporters around the globe will stand up together.

We will host a series of special activities that highlight the need for safe, decent and affordable shelter. We have prepared several resources [4] available to any individual, church, organization, etc. that wishes to organize their own World Habitat Day event, or simply to show public support for the cause on this day.

Read more [3]

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project
From November 24-December 1, 2012, President Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will join some 600 volunteers in helping Haitian families still struggling to rebuild homes and hope after the devastating 2010 earthquake.

Apply today [5]—positions are limited!

International Volunteer Day
The United Nations has established December 5 of each year as The International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development. At Habitat for Humanity [6], we use this opportunity to celebrate the growing spirit of volunteerism that is spreading throughout the world

And you… what will you build? [7]